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Real story behind surgery to remove esophageal cancer

In Monday night's episode of ABC's "The Good Doctor," a patient underwent a unique procedure to remove the cancer and avoid having a feeding tube for the rest of her life. It is a storyline all too familiar for real-life doctors.

  • Oct 24, 2019
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